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The only Sanderson I've read is Elantris Camilla Send a noteboard - 24/08/2010 11:56:28 AM
And I'm not a great fan (but well aware that I am judging on a very small sample). Still, I am glad you found a book you like so much.

Over the past 1000 pages I've come to know Kaladin and Dalinar, Shallan and Rock and Sadeas, and I feel a connection with them that I have rarely experienced in the past. The Way of Kings is character-driven, for sure. My jaw dropped at Szeth, the Truthless BA with godlike abilities and some serious moral dilemmas; I rooted for Dalinar, with his sense of honor that could result in prosperity or destruction; and I hung on every word about Kaladin, natural born leader made with the stuff of legends. Brandon breathes life into each of these characters and develops them significantly, as so many other authors forget to do.


The ability to make characters that engage is an important one.

Brandon builds a world that could not possibly be explained in a single volume, or even a trilogy. The plot is full of unexpected twists and takes the reader on a roller coaster of emotion, from periods of dark hopelessness to moments of excitement and glory. The themes ask the reader questions that linger. I finished this book and got halfway to my door on my way to the bookstore before I realized I had to wait for him to WRITE the next copy. Then I went to my computer so I could get into some WoK discussions and realized it was too soon.


This is the main reason why I no longer read unfinished series. The wait.
And I agree. The drawback of reading a book before anyone else does (that there is no one to discuss it with) is quite a big bad one. They should print warning labels when they give away these advance copies.
*MySmiley*
structured procrastinator
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The Way of Kings - Brief Review - 24/08/2010 12:54:39 AM 1346 Views
As someone who could not finish Misborn through multiple tries I have to say... - 24/08/2010 02:57:01 AM 703 Views
On the upside of starting a 10 book series... - 24/08/2010 04:33:06 AM 774 Views
I'm excited. - 24/08/2010 03:54:26 AM 686 Views
Re: I'm excited. - 24/08/2010 04:35:04 AM 740 Views
Sounds promising! - 24/08/2010 04:38:47 AM 713 Views
I didn't quite have such a positive reaction to the book - 24/08/2010 04:55:04 AM 763 Views
You know... - 24/08/2010 02:07:04 PM 694 Views
Re: You know... - 24/08/2010 02:46:16 PM 833 Views
Okay, that makes better sense. - 24/08/2010 05:07:56 PM 633 Views
Thanks for the review! - 24/08/2010 06:51:00 AM 649 Views
The only Sanderson I've read is Elantris - 24/08/2010 11:56:28 AM 697 Views
Elantris is a very poor example of Sanderson's work. - 24/08/2010 01:59:05 PM 674 Views
Re: Elantris is a very poor example of Sanderson's work. - 24/08/2010 03:55:59 PM 759 Views
I really liked it until the ending *NM* - 24/08/2010 05:02:49 PM 314 Views
Elantris has a truly great concept... - 24/08/2010 05:17:32 PM 624 Views
A very good review, and thank you. - 24/08/2010 02:01:05 PM 635 Views
When does it come out officially? *NM* - 24/08/2010 02:17:07 PM 296 Views
Next Tuesday. *NM* - 24/08/2010 02:18:41 PM 313 Views
My WoK reaction - 24/08/2010 03:14:58 PM 775 Views
I call bullshit on the Erickson comments! - 24/08/2010 03:34:20 PM 693 Views
Yes there is a very big difference between the two... - 24/08/2010 04:58:55 PM 608 Views
And I think that books 5, 6, and 8 are among Erikson's better novels - 24/08/2010 05:06:43 PM 648 Views
Well... - 24/08/2010 05:13:52 PM 698 Views
Maybe I'll write out my thoughts in full later this week - 24/08/2010 05:26:01 PM 732 Views
Yes, I wondered why you stopped doing those... you've only posted up to HoC, I believe. - 24/08/2010 05:22:17 PM 615 Views
BAF 4 deadlines at the time - 24/08/2010 05:32:53 PM 624 Views
Funny, I'd had TtH in mind when referencing Erikson. - 24/08/2010 05:40:12 PM 604 Views
Fixed. *NM* - 24/08/2010 05:30:34 PM 291 Views

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